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Viridi Energy developing renewable natural gas facility in Maine (U.S.)
Viridi Energy said it has acquired a biosolids digester plant in Brunswick, Maine, (U.S.) as part of its plans to develop a facility to convert waste into RNG in the state.
bp in talks with Venezuela and Trinidad governments to develop gas field
bp Venezuela confirmed they are in talks with Trinidad and Tobago government to develop a shared offshore gas field in the Caribbean.
Technip Energies, JGC, and NPCC got limited approval for ADNOC’s Ruwais LNG Project in the UAE
Technip Energies, leader of a joint venture with JGC and NPCC, have received a Limited Notice To Proceed from ADNOC to commence early engineering, procurement and construction activities at the Ruwais low-carbon LNG project, located in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi.
NextDecade targets Train 4 final investment decision at Texas (U.S.) LNG facility in H2 2024
NextDecade said it was targeting a final investment decision and plans to start construction of the fourth liquefaction train at its Rio Grande LNG facility in Texas by the second half of 2024.
ADNOC issues early EPC award for Ruwais LNG Project
ADNOC announced that it has issued a Limited Notice to Proceed for early engineering, procurement and construction activities to a joint venture, led by Technip Energies, with JGC Corporation and National Petroleum Construction Company PJSC for its low-carbon LNG project in Al Ruwais Industrial City, Abu Dhabi.
Nigeria announces reforms to lure oil and gas investment
Nigeria will offer tax credits and streamline contracting processes for new oil and gas projects, the Information Minister said, in a move by Africa's top energy producer to attract much-needed investment.
Mitigating methane emissions: Digital strategies for the energy industry
As the world continues to prioritize solutions to curb climate change, more digital tools will help scale innovation and assist hard-to-abate industries with accelerating their GHG mitigation efforts. This article dives into how digital technologies are helping to mitigate emissions.
Optimized high-pressure injection system design
This article details an optimization opportunity that was taken in a high-pressure injection system after a thorough evaluation during the Hawiyah Unayzah Gas Reservoir Storage (HUGRS) project in Saudi Arabia.
Netherlands won't permit gas drilling in sensitive Wadden Sea, government says
The Netherlands will not permit companies to drill for gas in the Dutch part of the protected Wadden Sea, the Dutch government said, in a move that will block planned exploration by Shell and ExxonMobil joint venture NAM.
Jupiter Ionics raises $9-MM to progress their electrochemical green ammonia technology
A greener way to feed the world is one step closer with Jupiter Ionics’ $9 million capital raise to progress their electrochemical green ammonia technology.
bp awards Kent a five-year global commissioning framework agreement
Kent, a global integrated energy services company, announced that it has been awarded a five-year global commissioning framework agreement by bp.
Iran to reach 1.3 Bcm of gas output a day in five years, minister says
Iran's gas output will reach 1.3 Bcm per day in five years, Iran's Oil Minister Javad Owji said, up from 1.07 Bcm per day currently.
Philippines' top energy firms partner for $3.3-B LNG facility
Three top Philippine energy firms have partnered for the first time to form a large-scale integrated LNG facility, the companies said, in a deal two of them valued at $3.3 B.
Asia spot LNG prices flat as ample inventories weigh
Asian spot LNG was flat this week to trend at a near three-year low as high inventories kept prices capped, though the slump in prices has attracted some spot demand.
Sugar maker Cristal Union takes stake in TotalEnergies biogas unit
French sugar maker Cristal Union will take a 10% stake in TotalEnergies's biogas unit BioNorrois due to be launched later this year, which will use sugar beet residue from one of Cristal Union's factories, the companies said.
OQEMA and BASF collaborate on amines in the UK and Ireland
BASF has strengthened its partnership with OQEMA, one of Europe’s leading chemical distributors, with regard to BASF’s standard amines portfolio excluding ethanolamines in the UK and Ireland, effective January 1, 2024.
bp plans to invest $1.5 B in Egypt gas projects
bp is preparing to invest about $1.5 B to develop gas projects and drilling in Egypt over the next three to four years.
MAMII expands membership with Chevron, Seapeak, and TotalEnergies joining the initiative
Leading energy companies TotalEnergies and Chevron, and major gas carrier Seapeak, have joined the Methane Abatement in Maritime Innovation Initiative, led by SafetyTech Accelerator.
Uzbekistan plans to invest $500 MM to boost gas imports from Russia
Uzbekistan plans to spend $500 MM on modernizing its mainline gas system to allow it to increase imports from Russia to 32 MMm3 a day from 9 MMm3.
Venture Global seeks extension for completion of Calcasieu Pass LNG
Venture Global LNG sought a one-year permit extension to complete construction of its Calcasieu Pass gas-export plant in Louisiana, in a filing with the U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission.
GTA LNG project reaches major milestone with arrival of FLNG vessel
The FLNG vessel that is a core component of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim LNG project has arrived at its destination on the Mauritania and Senegal maritime border.
STX Group announce unique financing partnership with Biovalue for Dutch biomethane plant
STX Group announced the financing partnership with BioValue for the construction and development of the Groengas Cothen biomethane plant.
QatarEnergy selects Nakilat to own and operate up to 25 conventional LNG vessels
QatarEnergy announced that it has selected Qatar Gas Transport Company Limited to be the owner and operator of up to 25 conventional-size LNG carriers pursuant to Time Charter Parties to be entered into by affiliates of QatarEnergy and Nakilat.
NYK takes delivery of Japan’s first LNG-fueled capesize bulk carrier
A naming ceremony was held for an LNG-fueled capesize bulk carrier that was ordered by NYK and will be deployed to transport iron ore and coal from Australia to Japan under a long-term consecutive voyage charter contract with JFE Steel Corporation.
Shell target asset management efficiencies across new projects
Shell has contracted ABL's specialist master data build and optimization software - Effio, to support a number of its large-scale newbuild projects including LNG Canada, Crux and Jackdaw.
Germany outlines $17-B plan to subsidize gas-to-hydrogen shift
Germany's government has agreed plans to subsidize gas power plants that can switch to hydrogen with a price tag of $17 B in subsidies as part of efforts to supplement intermittent renewable energy and speed up the transition to low carbon generation.
NextChem and Engie collaborate on advanced biomethane technology
Maire announced that NextChem, through its subsidiary NextChem Tech, and ENGIE agreed to cooperate on the development and commercialization of an advanced biomethane technology to produce synthetic methane from dry biomass waste.
Shell agrees to develop Nigeria gas field for Dangote fertilizer
Shell Plc has made a final investment decision to build a gas supply facility in Nigeria to feed a fertilizer plant owned by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote.
Mitsui records $93 MM more in provisions for sanctioned Arctic LNG 2 project
Japan's Mitsui & Co said it had recorded $93 MM as additional provisions on its investment in Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project sanctioned by the United States, but lifted its full-year profit forecast.
Poland's Gaz-System chooses Mitsui O.S.K. Lines for FSRU
Polish pipeline operator Gaz-System has chosen Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines to supply a floating storage and regasification unit.
- Japan's Mitsubishi to acquire stake in Petronas LNG plant
- McDermott awarded Rovuma LNG Phase 1 FEED contract in Mozambique
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Wood leads industry project to accelerate CCUS with guidelines for CO2 specifications
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Picarro launches handheld solution for natural gas leak investigation and closed-loop leak management
- Fincantieri LNG-powered Star Princess launched in Monfalcone
- Sonatrach, Saudi Aramco raise prices for LPG by 3%–4% in October
- Amarinth secures $1-MM order of API 610 pumps for Coral North FLNG project in Mozambique
